We stayed in the Kona Kai Marina on Shelter Island on a 30' yacht.
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| The outside of the Catalina |
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| Nav table on the left and a sleeping berth. The ladder leads up and out |
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| The tiny kitchen....did I mention tiny? |
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| Dining room. Toilet behind the picture. Sleeping berth in the back! |
We spent most of Monday and Tuesday just learning and feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything. By Wednesday, we were sailing solo. I questioned the judgement of our instructor at this point. But we did great and even made it back to the marina safe and sound.
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| Captain Ben |
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| First Mate Jen lowering the sails |
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| Marina |
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| Downtown San Diego from the Bay |
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| We have ski school for kids...they have sailing school for kids! |
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| Sammy the Seal...he is so lazy! |
By Thursday and Friday we really had it down...unbelievably. The weather was also in our favor in that it wasn't too windy. It made for some slow days but it allowed us more time to make decisions. On Friday just as we were heading from the Bay back towards the Marina the wind really picked up and made for some exciting sailing. Well heeling isn't exactly fun in the moment but overall a very exciting finish to the week.
So thankful for Facetime on the iPhone. Got to see my kids and their smiling faces everyday . They had a great week too thanks to Ben's parents and some local friends.
This week I am busy getting reading for home school to start next week. More to come soon on that subject!
Be a blessing to someone this week!
Jen
2 comments:
Wow- sounds great. You, Ben, and I can now talk sailor talk together. Aye Aye, shiver me timbers and all that. Glad you had a great time. When do you pick out the new boat?? Love ya!
Ah, how wonderful! What a great, unique vacation. glad you got the time to yourselves.
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